
European Union lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of an extension of anti-money laundering (AML) requirements that would effectively end anonymous transactions involving cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).
What Happened: The proposals approved by the EU are aimed at extending AML requirements that apply to payments over 1,000 euros ($1,114) to cryptocurrencies, according to a report from CoinDesk.